What makes music feel alive? Technical precision and flawless execution are essential, but they do not explain why certain performances linger long after the final note fades.
In this solo episode, James Newcomb reflects on the difference between playing notes and creating meaning, exploring how lived experience, embodiment, discipline, and humility shape real musical expression.
Drawing on decades as a performer and teacher, this episode reframes music not as performance or self-expression, but as alignment—an encounter that draws both musician and listener into something deeper, larger, and true.
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